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Rotorcraft

Russia Finds Indian Suppliers for Light Utility Helicopter

The Army and Air Force are expected to sign deals with Russian Helicopters later this month.
Avionics

2018 Avionics Sales Reached a Record $2.7B

The Aircraft Electronics Association said the industry has seen eight consecutive quarters of sales growth.
Regulations and Government

Chinese Government Commits To Bizav in Greater Bay Area

A development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area includes provisions to expand and develop general and business aviation in the region
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Completes San Juan FBO Purchase

While the company had managed the facility since its 2017 rebranding, the plan had always been for it to fully acquire the location as part of its network.
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Aircraft

First Aircraft Delivered To Italian Flight School

Leonrado and the Italian air force have established a flight school to offer advanced fighter training to international customers
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers F-21 to India

The company is expecting India to release a request for information, at which time it will offer the aircraft as a multi-role fighter
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GAMA: Genav Industry Sees Across-the-board Jump in 2018

All segments of business and general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft deliveries were up for the first time since 2013.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA To Test UAS Traffic Management over Urban Areas

NASA will test its UAS Traffic Management System with drone flights over Las Vegas and Corpus Christi.
Airlines

Air France-KLM Strengthens Group Structure

A new governance structure includes the reappointment of Pieter Elbers as CEO of KLM.
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Simhawk Rebrands, Expands Online Aviation Marketplace

imhawk has rebranded to Avmkt to reflect the expanded services it is now offering through its online aviation marketplace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Wraps First Tamarack Install on CJ2+

The German MRO provider which operates Europe's largest Citation Service Center, was named Tamarack Winglet authorized center last year.
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Avionics

Astronics' Max-Viz Approved for Leonardo's AW109, AW119

Astronics' Max-Viz installs top more than 3,250.
Training and Workforce

Purdue Adding FSI-built Hawker 900XP Simulator

Purdue is adding an FAA level-D Hawker 900XP simulator that will allow Purdue to be the only university to offer Hawker simulator training
Regulations and Government

At 100, AIA Eyes Tariffs, Workforce, Ex-Im Issues

Celebrating its centennial, AIA is launching three studies that review the past 100 years, look forward to what's on horizon and assesses next 100 years.
Aircraft

CityJet, Russians Differ on Reasons for Superjet Shuffle

The Irish carrier disputes Sukhoi’s claims of changes to its business model or ‘ongoing discussions’ over the fleet.
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Rotorcraft

USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar

The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.
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Engines

Honeywell To Debut Hybrid-electric Engine at Heli-Expo

Honeywell Aerospace's turbogenerator will produce 30 to 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than a traditional HTS900 engine.
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Aircraft

India Requests Additional MiG-29 Fighters

India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow's Delayed Financials Tied To Helicopter Engines

Bristow again delays release of latest quarterly financial report
Airlines

Indian Air Transport Growth Threatened by Pilot, Slot Shortages

CAPA-Centre for Aviation estimates a 15- to 20-percent shortfall of captains in India.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Launches Mobile Response Jet in Europe

The Challenger 300 will support an installed base of more than 700 aircraft in Europe and the Middle East.
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Training and Workforce

Episode 17: Emergency Response | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

When an aircraft emergency situation strikes, as a pilot, how prepared will you be to deal with it?
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Sues NJASAP for 'Intimidation' in Decert Vote

Suit alleges the NetJets pilot union sent hundreds of "vulgar, threatening, and malicious mailings" to the homes of Flexjet company managers and employees.
Safety

VistaJet Bolsters Safety with Osprey Integration

VistaJet says the integration of Osprey will provide it "even more meaningful data" to assess safety and security.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

In-Flight Data Sets Three BVLOS Drone World Records

In-Flight sets three new distance records for BVLOS flight set using senseFly eBee Plus
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Airports

Sydney Leads Australia in Wake Turbulence Events

Nearly 44 percent of the 179 wake turbulence incidents in Australia occurred at Sydney Airport between 2012 and 2016, according to a new study.
Maintenance and Modifications

Apex Aviation Expands Reach into Mexico with DGAC Nod

The company draws from a Las Vegas client base, but offers global mobile services that have reached as far as Australia and Siberia.
Airlines

Tunisair’s Outlook Brightens Amid Restructuring Exercise

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU To Host Business Aircraft Acquisition Course

The course by Mente Group, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Aero Law Group is aimed at new flight department managers.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Expands Hong Kong Presence

Citing growing demand, the financing solutions provider predicts the value of new deliveries to the region will grow by 10.9 percent annually through 2028.